Teacher of French with Spanish – Portobello High School

July 27, 2026
Urgent

Job Description

Position

Teacher of French with Spanish (fixed term until 29/6/2027) – Portobello High School, Edinburgh.

Pay & Hours

Salary: £36,159 – £54,453
Hours: 35 per week

Role Overview

Join a large staff team and an experienced, enthusiastic Modern Languages team with a proud record of academic success at all levels and in all languages.

Responsibilities

Teach French and Spanish across all school levels as part of the Modern Languages curriculum.

Requirements

  • Regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
  • Must join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
  • For those who have spent continuous 3 months or more abroad in the last 5 years, must provide an Overseas Criminal Record Check.
  • Unconditional offer will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks.

Equality & Diversity

We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Benefits

Salaries will be in accordance with the Scheme of Salaries and Conditions of Service for Teaching Staff in School Education.

Contact

For further information about the post please contact Greg McDowall, Headteacher Tel. No. or email

Location